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Keri Russell 'Couldn't Stop Thinking' About New Series 'The Diplomat' Even Though She Wasn't Looking For A New Job

Keri Russell steps out in a low cut, daring dress for the premiere of her new Netflix series, The Diplomat, in New York City on Tuesday (April 18).

The 47-year-old actress was joined by her partner, actor Matthew Rhys, and co-stars Rufus Sewell, Ato Essandoh, Nana Mensah, David Gyasi, and Ali Ahn for the event.

Showrunner Debora Cahn and producer Janice Williams, as well as Ali‘s longtime love, William Jackson Harper, were also spotted inside.

“I had such an amazing experience with The Americans, I have a very busy life at home. We still have three little kids in school, so I wasn’t shopping around for one,” Keri says of how the series came to her.

She told ET Canada that once the script came though, she couldn’t stop thinking about it.

“When this came my way, I just kind of couldn’t stop thinking about it. You know, I kept walking away and doing something else… then I thought, ‘Oh, it’s so fun.’ I just keep thinking about the messiness of that girl and that weird relationship and how push and pull it is, and Debora’s humor… I had to say yes.”

Following the NYC premiere, Keri and Debora headed to Washington D.C. for a panel and special screening on Wednesday (April 19).

The Diplomat starts streaming on April 20. Watch the trailer!

Just days before, Keri and Matthew were seen at an anniversary event for The Americans.

FYI: Keri wore a Saint Laurent dress and a Tyler Ellis clutch. Ali also wore Saint Laurent.

Head inside the gallery to see 45+ pictures from both the NYC and DC screenings of The Diplomat…More Here! »

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Joel Kinnaman & Wife Cleo Wattenstrom Couple Up at 'Altered Carbon' Premiere!

Joel Kinnaman is dapper as he hits the carpet alongside his wife Cleo Wattenstrom at the premiere of his new Netflix series Altered Carbon held at Mack Sennett Studios on Thursday (February 1) in Los Angeles.

The 38-year-old actor was also joined at the event by his co-stars James Purefoy, Kristin Lehman, Renee Elise Goldsberry, Lexi Atkins, Hayley Law, Ato Essandoh, Hiro Kanagawa, Chris Connor, Dichen Lachman, Byron Mann, Antonio Marziale, Tamara Taylor, Martha Higareda, Laeta Kalogridis, Kristin Lehman and Fiona Vroom.

Altered Carbon follows Envoy soldier Takeshi Kovacs (Kinnaman), who is brought back to life centuries later to investigate the attempted murder of Laurens Bancroft (Purefoy), the wealthiest man on Earth. As the investigation progresses, Kovacs comes to learn that his past isn’t nearly as buried as he thought.

Season one of Altered Carbon is available to stream on Netflix now!


FYI: Hayley is wearing a Jacquemus dress, Christian Louboutin shoes, and Vita Fede earrings.

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